J William & Lorraine M Miller
J William & Lorraine M Miller is a private foundation, based in Worthington, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $844K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $69K.
J William & Lorraine M Miller at a glance
In short: J William & Lorraine M Miller gave $48K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,600
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,800
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,800
- Total assets
- $844,112
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who J William & Lorraine M Miller funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ferris State University ($7K). Together the top 6 received $41K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J William & Lorraine M Miller gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $56K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | Scholarships | $6,800 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Scholarships | $6,800 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarship | $6,800 |
| Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | Scholarships | $6,800 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $6,800 |
| Alma College Alma, MI | Scholarships | $6,800 |
| Oakland University Rochester, MI | Scholarships | $6,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $844,112 | $82,653 | $61,741 | $47,600 | 7 | $47,600 | $68,512 | $46,646 |
| 2024 | $823,200 | $65,455 | $59,181 | $45,000 | 7 | $45,000 | $51,274 | $44,495 |
| 2023 | $816,926 | $27,870 | $56,180 | $45,000 | 3 | $45,000 | $35,070 | $42,009 |
| 2022 | $845,236 | $21,717 | $68,868 | $56,000 | 4 | $56,000 | $34,823 | $46,383 |
| 2021 | $892,387 | $94,991 | $66,958 | $55,000 | 5 | $55,000 | $83,033 | $50,489 |
| 2020 | $864,354 | $50,640 | $57,351 | $50,000 | 7 | — | $44,704 | $3,521 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J William & Lorraine M Miller reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J William & Lorraine M Miller is led by Kay Clarke, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kay Clarke
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Tufts
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kennett Kelly
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Linda Weaver (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Carol Leigeb (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about J William & Lorraine M Miller
How much does J William & Lorraine M Miller give each year?
J William & Lorraine M Miller gave $48K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 7 grants.
What is J William & Lorraine M Miller's typical grant size?
J William & Lorraine M Miller's median grant in 2025 was $6,800, and its average grant was $6,800, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J William & Lorraine M Miller give grants?
J William & Lorraine M Miller gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does J William & Lorraine M Miller give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on J William & Lorraine M Miller's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (6 grants).
Who are J William & Lorraine M Miller's largest grantees?
J William & Lorraine M Miller's largest 2025 grantees include Ferris State University ($6,800), Michigan State University ($6,800) and University of Michigan ($6,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J William & Lorraine M Miller?
J William & Lorraine M Miller reported $844K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is J William & Lorraine M Miller's EIN?
J William & Lorraine M Miller's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3009465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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